Activity Worker

Full Job Description

Are you looking for a care job that is Monday to Friday with bank holidays off and no night work?

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for an Activity Worker  to join our exceptional team in Wanstead.

We have full-time, part-time and flexible contracts availble.  

Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex. 

We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.

About the Activity Worker role:

Vibrance Day Services provide a community-based day service for Adults with Mild to Severe Learning Disabilities, this service is based in Goodmayes, our staff attend community activities such as swimming, bowling, bike riding, parks, cinema, horse riding etc.

We are looking for confident and capable staff who can think on their feet, are energetic, enthusiastic and who are proactive in creating community-based activities. There is a strong team ethos and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels is essential. Experience of working with Learning disabilities and individuals who are on the Autistic spectrum would be useful, however a can-do and positive attitude is more important. As our Activity Worker, you will be supporting clients to empower them to access the community in a meaningful way whilst meeting a range of physical and sensory needs.

We particularly welcome drivers who are willing to Drive Day Service vehicles on occasions. Staff have the added benefit of working office hours rather than conventional shift patterns. The timings are largely ‘office hours’ Monday-Friday, but some early evening work may be required.

Skills and experience of our ideal Activity Worker :

• A caring, patient nature
• The ability to follow instruction
• A willingness and desire to develop
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

• A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
• Mindful Employer
• Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

To join us as our Activity Worker  please click apply below – we’d love to hear from you!